Watch here for the latest updates on the standings for Campus Ministry Madness! This year during NCAA March Madness, LCM at Penn State has been participating in Campus Ministry Madness, an online fundraising challenge between Lutheran Campus Ministry sites all across the country. Your support of Campus Ministry allows students to have a true community where they can explore and grow in …
19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they …
O God, You transform the world. In the resurrection, we see that nothing is so powerful you cannot overcome it. Not even death. Help me raise my voice to declare that you are risen! Help me to both speak and live your love, justice, forgiveness, and new life. Help me to believe what is unbelievable. Fill my terror and amazement …
In preparation of Earth Day, enjoy a FREE screening of THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM at 7PM on April 15 in 127 Pasquerilla Spiritual Center. Refreshments will be available during the movie in room 124. This event is sponsored by Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm at Penn State and the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development. THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM …
1When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint [Jesus’ body]. 2And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the …
In the days ahead, Christian communities all over the world will retell stories of Jesus’ final week. These powerful stories include so many different emotions and experiences. We will hear about poignant teaching and humble service, betrayal and abandonment, fear and confusion, torture and death. Before everything can unfold, Jesus approaches Jerusalem, the center of the Jewish world and the …
Loving God, This week we revisit your powerful stories. Surround me with your presence as they unfold. As the people cry hosanna, fill me with hope for a new world. As you live out humble service, teach me to serve those around me. As your followers betray and deny you, reassure me that your forgiveness is abundant. As you face …
Gather for a relaxed and community-built time of worship for Maundy Thursday this week at 6 pm in the Meditation Chapel at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center. There will be music, prayer, reflection together, and lots of opportunity to connect with other students. You will find it to be a helpful way to set aside the the demands of the week and …
At Grace Lutheran Church, the following worship services are available for your Holy Week observance: Holy Week and Easter WorshipMaundy Thursday – March 28, 6:15 pmGood Friday (Tenebrae) – March 29 15, 6:15 pm Easter Worship (March 31)6:30 am – Sunrise worship (organ/flute)8:00 am – Traditional worship (piano/flute)9:00 am – Festival worship (organ/choir)10:30 am – Festival worship (organ/choir) All services …
Petitioning Prayer – praying for myself Reaching out to God for help, support, or intervention in our own lives allows us to rely on God. Naming our struggles, fears and challenges and turning to God for aid is a powerful reminder that God loves us and is there, always. Naming needs and vulnerabilities can be hard, yet allows us to …
